Sexy And Sophisticated: Andres Sarda

If you like designer lingerie that has both style and sex appeal - without any “crass” overtones - Andres Sarda is the one for you.

This collection might be one of the nicest I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks to my fellow bloggers over at The Lingerie Post for introducing me to it!

I love the attention to detail, the feminine fabrics and the classic shapes and styles of the Sarda collection for fall. At the same time, you’ll find lots of lace and sheer mesh used in unique ways: such as a bra with a sheer midriff band that almost reaches the navel, or boy shorts made with lace so that the lower edges are scalloped. All the pieces are designed to show off the female form and are very attractive.

There is also an edgier collection from the same designer called just Sarda, which has a much more avant garde look. It still remains true to the feminine feel of Sarda’s lingerie.

My favorite pieces in the Sarda collection have to be the bra and panty set with matching legging! The legging is sheer and patterned, just like the bra and panty.

I’m looking forward to more focus on legwear this year. Given the recent collections from Dita Von Teese and others, with retro garter and stocking combos, there is a real move away from the opaque tight to legs which show. An old-fashioned glamour is returning to many lingerie collections.

This is a trend I’d like to see more of! Opaque tights are great if you are a kindergarten teacher, but for the rest of us I’d like to see a bit more sex appeal.

Which reminds me: there are so many quality lingerie makers out there. There are new small labels being launched all the time. Do you know about a new small designer or lingerie maker that other BraWise readers should know about? If you do, let us know!